Warner Bros announces key TV hire in Sweden

Warner Bros International Television Production Sweden (WBITVP Sweden), has appointed Johan Hedman to lead the production company’s drama unit.

Hedman joins from SF Studios where he is head of TV and will report into WBITVP managing director Johan Idering.

He will lead the development and production of all scripted television content.

WBITVP Sweden is one of Warner Bros International Television Production’s network of 16 local production operations, responsible for original programming and local versions of formats owned and controlled by the Warner Bros Television Group.

Ronald Goes, EVP and head of Warner Bros International TV Production, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Johan to the team in Sweden, where we have a strong track record of bringing exciting, original stories to both local and international audiences. His appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to local scripted TV content and I look forward to the ideas and energy he will bring to this part of our Swedish operation.”

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